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I Read A 1972 Issue Of Vogue—Here's What Women Were Talking About Then

Have you ever wondered what women’s media was focused on “back in the day”? What fashion trends were in style? What beauty secrets women swore by? Which powerhouse women made it to the cover? And what stories were contained in the predominantly black and white pages?

By Melody Rose4 min read
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Well, I became so curious myself that I did some digging and got my hands on a vintage edition of Vogue from February 1972. While it cost me more than the 75 cents it would have back then, it was still a thrilling luxury to receive in the mail. Here’s what I found inside.